Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $564
Ship comparison
Carnival Jubilee vs Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
- Cruises
- 21
- From
- $397
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Jubilee is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,372 passengers, in service since 2023. Carnival Venezia is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,072 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Jubilee if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Venezia for dining (7.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Venezia if you want a more romantic trip, a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Jubilee for romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $397 (vs $564) and it has 21 cruises on sale (vs 3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Jubilee | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2019 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2023 |
| Gross tonnage | 182,800 | 135,225 |
| Passengers | 5,372 | 4,072 |
| Crew | 1,735 | 1,424 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 (better) | 33.2 |
| Decks | 20 | 14 |
| Length | 1,130 ft | 1,061 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 19 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 21 |
| Upcoming sailings | 78 | 74 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–8 nights | 5–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $564 | $397 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Jubilee leads on 5 of the ten, Carnival Venezia on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee debuted in December 2023 with sailings out of Galveston, Texas. It's tied as the largest ship in the Carnival fleet, carrying 5,374 passengers at double occupancy and 6,500 guests at full capacity. (Expect more guests during peak and holiday sailings.)
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $564.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
The 4,090-passenger Carnival Venezia debuted for Carnival in 2023 with a generous dose of Italian flair. The ship, which launched under the Costa Cruises banner in 2019, is a heady blend of signature Carnival ship attractions plus a dollop of Italiana meant to evoke the experience of visiting the ship's namesake, Venice.
Sailing now
21 cruises on sale, from $397.
Questions
Carnival Jubilee or Carnival Venezia?
Which is bigger, Carnival Jubilee or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Jubilee is bigger at 182,800 gross tons, against 135,225 gross tons for Carnival Venezia. Carnival Jubilee carries 5,372 passengers and Carnival Venezia carries 4,072.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Jubilee or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Jubilee is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2019 for Carnival Venezia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Jubilee, with 34.0 gross tons per passenger against 33.2 on Carnival Venezia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Venezia, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Carnival Jubilee.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Jubilee scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Venezia.
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